In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean investigators left the presidential residence empty-handed on Friday after failing to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced that ongoing confrontations made it virtually impossible to execute the arrest warrant, which had been issued by a Seoul court on Tuesday.
This marks an unprecedented moment in South Korea’s modern history—the first time an arrest warrant has been issued against a sitting president. The constitutional court has scheduled impeachment trial hearings for January 14 and 16, setting the stage for a significant political showdown.
President Yoon’s impeachment and the failed arrest have sparked nationwide discussions about corruption and the rule of law. As the nation watches closely, the upcoming hearings are expected to have profound implications for South Korea’s political landscape.
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